Patents by Inventor Ralph C. Angiuli

Ralph C. Angiuli has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11015726
    Abstract: A disclosure pertains to a reciprocating pump configured for pumping fillers or aggregates or cementitious material and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: John R Scopelite, Ralph C Angiuli, Charles J Wheeler
  • Patent number: 10995865
    Abstract: A disclosure pertains to a reciprocating pump configured for pumping fillers or aggregates or cementitious material and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Evan M Gutshall, Ralph C Angiuli, Kevin M Raines, John R Scopelite, Charles J Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20180313453
    Abstract: A disclosure pertains to a reciprocating pump configured for pumping fillers or aggregates or cementitious material and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua D Roden, Christopher J Pellin, Evan M Gutshall, Kevin M Raines, Ralph C Angiuli, Daniel J Chase, John R Scopelite
  • Publication number: 20180298895
    Abstract: A disclosure pertains to a reciprocating pump configured for pumping fillers or aggregates or cementitious material and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: Evan M Gutshall, Ralph C Angiuli, Kevin M Raines, John R Scopelite, Charles J Wheeler
  • Publication number: 20180291891
    Abstract: A disclosure pertains to a reciprocating pump configured for pumping fillers or aggregates or cementitious material and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: Graco Minnesota Inc.
    Inventors: John R Scopelite, Ralph C Angiuli, Charles J Wheeler
  • Patent number: 8311756
    Abstract: A setup and calibration unit for a barrier operator is operable to communicate with the operator's own controller. The calibration unit includes a control circuit connected to a visual display and to a set of switches controlled by switch actuators for placing the operator controller in a controller run mode or calibration mode, scrolling through selected actions displayed on the display in one direction or the other, a set/clear function and display backlighting for user interaction with the setup and calibration unit. The setup and calibration unit is particularly adapted for use with upward acting sectional and roll-up doors and other types of barriers movable between open and closed positions by motorized operators. The calibration unit may be operably connected to the operator controller via hard wiring, a radio frequency link or an infrared or visible light transmission link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Overhead Door Corporation
    Inventors: Brett A. Reed, Ralph C. Angiuli, Michael T. McMahon
  • Patent number: 8251847
    Abstract: An electric motor driven barrier operator includes spaced apart frame plates for supporting the motor, an intermediate drive shaft and an operator final output shaft. The motor output shaft, intermediate shaft and final output shaft are mounted on bearings at fixed centers on the frame plates and the motor and intermediate shaft are interconnected by a stretchable flexible drive belt reeved over respective drive pulleys mounted on the motor output shaft and the intermediate shaft. The drive belt may be mounted on the pulleys and replaced without adjusting the position of the motor output shaft, the intermediate shaft or the operator output shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Overhead Door Corporation
    Inventor: Ralph C. Angiuli
  • Patent number: 8113263
    Abstract: A motorized operator for moving a barrier, such as a garage door, between open and closed positions, includes a magnetic sensor for determining position and/or velocity of the barrier. The operator motor is drivingly connected to a speed change transmission which is connected to the barrier. The magnetic sensor includes a housing supporting a speed change mechanism including an output shaft supporting a magnet. The magnet is mounted adjacent a Hall effect sensor circuit which measures the change in the magnetic field generated by the magnet to determine position of the barrier, as well as speed. Control circuitry enables accurate determination of the position of the barrier for setting open and closed limit positions, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Overhead Door Corporation
    Inventors: Brett A. Reed, Ralph C. Angiuli
  • Publication number: 20110282611
    Abstract: A setup and calibration unit for a barrier operator is operable to communicate with the operator's own controller. The calibration unit includes a control circuit connected to a visual display and to a set of switches controlled by switch actuators for placing the operator controller in a controller run mode or calibration mode, scrolling through selected actions displayed on the display in one direction or the other, a set/clear function and display backlighting for user interaction with the setup and calibration unit. The setup and calibration unit is particularly adapted for use with upward acting sectional and roll-up doors and other types of barriers movable between open and closed positions by motorized operators. The calibration unit may be operably connected to the operator controller via hard wiring, a radio frequency link or an infrared or visible light transmission link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Applicant: Overhead Door Corporation
    Inventors: Brett A. Reed, Ralph C. Angiuli, Michael T. McMahon
  • Patent number: 8014966
    Abstract: A setup and calibration unit for a barrier operator is operable to communicate with the operator's own controller. The calibration unit includes a control circuit connected to a visual display and to a set of switches controlled by switch actuators for placing the operator controller in a controller run mode or calibration mode, scrolling through selected actions displayed on the display in one direction or the other, a set/clear function and display backlighting for user interaction with the setup and calibration unit. The setup and calibration unit is particularly adapted for use with upward acting sectional and roll-up doors and other types of barriers movable between open and closed positions by motorized operators. The calibration unit may be operably connected to the operator controller via hard wiring, a radio frequency link or an infrared or visible light transmission link.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Overhead Door Corporation
    Inventors: Brett A. Reed, Ralph C. Angiuli, Michael T. McMahon
  • Publication number: 20110105262
    Abstract: An electric motor driven barrier operator includes spaced apart frame plates for supporting the motor, an intermediate drive shaft and an operator final output shaft. The motor output shaft, intermediate shaft and final output shaft are mounted on bearings at fixed centers on the frame plates and the motor and intermediate shaft are interconnected by a stretchable flexible drive belt reeved over respective drive pulleys mounted on the motor output shaft and the intermediate shaft. The drive belt may be mounted on the pulleys and replaced without adjusting the position of the motor output shaft, the intermediate shaft or the operator output shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: Ralph C. Angiuli
  • Patent number: 7878931
    Abstract: An electric motor driven barrier operator includes spaced apart frame plates for supporting the motor, an intermediate drive shaft and an operator final output shaft. The motor output shaft, intermediate shaft and final output shaft are mounted on bearings at fixed centers on the frame plates and the motor and intermediate shaft are interconnected by a stretchable flexible drive belt reeved over respective drive pulleys mounted on the motor output shaft and the intermediate shaft. The drive belt may be mounted on the pulleys and replaced without adjusting the position of the motor output shaft, the intermediate shaft or the operator output shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Overhead Door Corporation
    Inventor: Ralph C. Angiuli
  • Patent number: 7525267
    Abstract: An operator for a barrier, such as an upward acting door, includes a control unit having two optical limit switches providing output signals to a controller to effect shut-off of the operator motor when the door reaches open and closed limit positions. The limit switches preferably include LED emitter and phototransistor sensor elements and are preferably mounted on a circuit board in close proximity to a screw member which rotates in timed relation to the position of the door. Linearly movable nut members are mounted on the screw member and include or engage optical shield members which move into positions to provide respective output signals from the optical switches. The door closed optical limit switch may incorporate a pre-limit switch function to override a signal from a door bottom edge obstruction sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Overhead Door Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph C. Angiuli, Michael T. McMahon, Brett A. Reed
  • Publication number: 20080168711
    Abstract: An operator for a barrier, such as an upward acting door, includes a control unit having two optical limit switches providing output signals to a controller to effect shut-off of the operator motor when the door reaches open and closed limit positions. The limit switches preferably include LED emitter and phototransistor sensor elements and are preferably mounted on a circuit board in close proximity to a screw member which rotates in timed relation to the position of the door. Linearly movable nut members are mounted on the screw member and include or engage optical shield members which move into positions to provide respective output signals from the optical switches. The door closed optical limit switch may incorporate a pre-limit switch function to override a signal from a door bottom edge obstruction sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Applicant: OVERHEAD DOOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ralph C. Angiuli, Michael T. McMahon, Brett A. Reed
  • Patent number: 7355363
    Abstract: An operator for a barrier, such as an upward acting door, includes a control unit having two optical limit switches providing output signals to a controller to effect shut-off of the operator motor when the door reaches open and closed limit positions. The limit switches preferably include LED emitter and phototransistor sensor elements and are preferably mounted on a circuit board in close proximity to a screw member which rotates in timed relation to the position of the door. Linearly movable nut members are mounted on the screw member and include or engage optical shield members which move into positions to provide respective output signals from the optical switches. The door closed optical limit switch may incorporate a pre-limit switch function to override a signal from a door bottom edge obstruction sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Overhead Door Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph C. Angiuli, Michael T. McMahon, Brett A. Reed
  • Publication number: 20070294961
    Abstract: A setup and calibration unit for a barrier operator is operable to communicate with the operator's own controller. The calibration unit includes a control circuit connected to a visual display and to a set of switches controlled by switch actuators for placing the operator controller in a controller run mode or calibration mode, scrolling through selected actions displayed on the display in one direction or the other, a set/clear function and display backlighting for user interaction with the setup and calibration unit. The setup and calibration unit is particularly adapted for use with upward acting sectional and roll-up doors and other types of barriers movable between open and closed positions by motorized operators. The calibration unit may be operably connected to the operator controller via hard wiring, a radio frequency link or an infrared or visible light transmission link.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Applicant: OVERHEAD DOOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brett A. Reed, Ralph C. Angiuli, Michael T. McMahon